Sitela, V.Khan, Nausheen2022-10-212022-10-212021-06Sitela, V. & Khan, N. Magnetic resonance imaging features of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans; what the surgeon should know: a case series. South African Journal of Surgery 2021, vol. 59, no. 2. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2078-5151/2021/v59n2a3423.2078-5151 (online)0038-2361 (print)10.17159/2078-5151/2021/v59n2a3423https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/87891Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, slow-growing, spindle cell neoplasm with low to intermediate grade malignant potential, commonly found in young and middle-aged adults, more in males than females. DFSP mostly originates in the dermis; rarely, it may be located in the deeper tissues without dermal involvement. Typically, DFSP appears as a multinodular mass, which then spreads into the subcutaneous tissues and muscle; it rarely dedifferentiates to high-grade fibrosarcoma, and more rarely, it may metastasise. We describe magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features in three female patients with histologically proven DFSP and review the literature.enOpen Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons License [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0].SurgeonMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)Article